[FREE LECTURE] Hybrid T-CAF Approach in High-Risk Recessions
What it covers
Pre-resthetic treatment of severe RT1 recessions on teeth #22 and #23. The site presented conflicting papillary anatomy: a thick, wide papilla distal to #23 versus a fragile, narrow, and thin papilla between #21 and #22
Instead of applying a single technique, a hybrid T-CAF strategy was deployed:
- CAF Segment (#23): Dissected with a distal vertical releasing incision to achieve maximum flap laxity over a wide recession.
- Tunneled Segment (#21-#22): The fragile papilla was kept intact and mobilized exclusively via subpapillary tunneling to prevent vascular compromise.
- Grafting & Anchoring: A connective tissue graft was embedded beneath the tunneled papilla and anchored onto de-epithelialized vascular beds.
3-Month Outcome:
- 100% root coverage with complete tissue integration, zero visible scarring, and full preservation of the delicate interdental papilla.
The course's lessons 11 lessons
Instructors
Dr. Benjamin Cortasse graduated from the University of Montpellier, where he earned Advanced Graduate Certificates (CES) in Biomaterials and Periodontology, alongside Post-Graduate University Diplomas (DU) in Oral Implantology and Maxillofacial Expertise. He maintains a private practice in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France, while actively lecturing in periodontology and implantology for various university master’s programs and scientific organizations, including the Société Odontologique de Paris (SOP). As a member of an international micro-surgery research group led by Dr. Eric Van Dooren, Dr. Cortasse focuses on digital workflows, micro-surgical protocols, and innovative instrumentation design. Notably, he co-developed the Paroplastic microsurgical instrument kit with Hu-Friedy and was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix de l'Innovation in 2016 for instrument design.
Dr. Julien Mourlass received his dental degree from René Descartes University (Paris V) and completed his specialized post-graduate residency in periodontics and implant dentistry at the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University (NYU). He serves as the Scientific Co-Director and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal Titane (Quintessence Publishing) and has authored numerous international scientific publications on periodontal plastic surgery, tissue regeneration, and advanced soft tissue harvesting techniques, such as the Harvesting Oblique Tuberosity (HOT) technique. As an internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Mourlass regularly lectures for the French Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology (SFPIO) and the SOP. Together with Dr. Cortasse, he co-founded the Paroplastic educational system to advance decision-making and micro-surgical methodologies in soft tissue management.
Frequently asked questions
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